Hour Children Inc is hiring: Retail Fashion Intern in New York

Location: Hour Children Thrift Store ' Long Island City, NY

Department: Retail Operations

Reports To: Store Manager / Retail Supervisor

Status: Internship Part-Time

Position Overview
Hour Children is seeking a Retail Fashion Intern to support day-to-day thrift store operations with a focus on fashion merchandising, product curation, and customer experience. This role is ideal for a student pursuing study in Fashion, Retail, or Business who wants real, hands‑on exposure to how clothing moves in a retail environment—not just theory.

You’ll be working the floor, handling merchandise, and helping turn donated goods into sellable inventory that drives revenue for the organization.

About Hour Children
Hour Children supports formerly incarcerated women and their families through housing, employment, and community programs. The thrift store plays a key role in funding these services while providing affordable fashion to the community.

Key Responsibilities

Sort, categorize, and price incoming clothing donations based on brand, quality, and seasonal trends

Assist with visual merchandising to create appealing and organized displays

Support floor restocking and maintain store presentation standards

Identify high‑value or designer items for special placement or promotion

Assist customers with styling suggestions and product inquiries

Support sales events, promotions, and seasonal transitions

Monitor inventory flow and help reduce overstock or slow‑moving items

Maintain cleanliness and organization of racks, fitting areas, and sales floor

Collaborate with team members to improve overall shopping experience

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business, or related field

Strong interest in fashion, resale, and retail operations

Ability to identify clothing brands, styles, and quality (or willingness to learn quickly)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced retail environment

Strong customer service and communication skills

Ability to stand, move, and lift merchandise as needed

Preferred Skills

Previous retail or thrift store experience

Knowledge of current fashion trends and brands

Experience with merchandising or styling

Interest in sustainable fashion and resale markets

Learning Outcomes

Hands‑on experience in retail fashion operations

Understanding of pricing strategy and inventory flow in resale environments

Exposure to visual merchandising and customer engagement techniques

Real‑world insight into nonprofit retail business models

Compensation

Unpaid

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In Summary: Hour Children is seeking a Retail Fashion Intern to support day-to-day thrift store operations with a focus on fashion merchandising, product curation, and customer experience . This role is ideal for a student pursuing study in Fashion, Retail, or Business who wants real, hands‑on exposure to how clothing moves in a retail environment .

En Español: Localización: Hora de niños Tienda Ahorro ' Long Island City, Departamento de Nueva York: Informes de operaciones minoristas Para: Store Manager / Supervisor al por menor Estatus: Entrenamiento Posiciones Part-Time Overview Hour Children está buscando un interno de moda minorista para apoyar las operaciones diarias de tiendas a horario con foco en la mercadeo de moda, curación de productos y experiencia del cliente. Este papel es ideal para un estudiante que persigue estudios en Moda, Retail o Negocios que quiere una exposición real y práctica sobre cómo se mueve la ropa en un entorno minorista no solo teoría. Las tiendas de segunda mano desempeñan un papel clave en la financiación de estos servicios al tiempo que proporcionan moda asequible a la comunidad. Responsabilidades claves Clasificar, categorizar y cambiar el precio de las donaciones de ropa entrantes según marca, calidad y tendencias estacionales Ayudar con la comercialización visual para crear pantallas atractivas y organizadas Apoyar el reabastecimiento del piso y mantener los estándares de presentación de las tiendas Identificar artículos de alto valor o diseño para colocación especial o promoción Asistir a los clientes con sugerencias de estilo y consultas sobre productos apoyar eventos de ventas, promociones y transiciones estacionales Monitorear el flujo de inventario y ayudar a reducir el exceso de existencias o objetos lentamente movidos Mantener una limpieza y organización de estanterías, zonas de montaje y plantas de venta Colaborar con miembros del equipo para mejorar la experiencia general de compra Conocer mejor sus habilidades actuales En cuanto a precios en el mundo de la moda Expedición de mercancías minoristas, gestión de bienes raíces, negocio e interés por la moda Comprender rápidamente conocimientos básicos relacionados con las técnicas de distribución de moda Obligabilidad y capacidad de trabajo en el mercado de comercio minorista Con competencias más reciclado Compuestos y prácticas comerciales (compropiedad)